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Carey Library Catalog

Does the Carey Library have the book you’re looking for?  Check the online catalog and find out!


Subscription Databases:

These databases are password protected. Please see the librarian if you do not know the username and password.


CultureGrams: CultureGrams provides not only specific country facts for all countries recognized by the United Nations, but offers details of each country’s customs, traditions, and daily life, as documented by local experts. CultureGrams also links learners to information about all 50 U.S. states and the Canadian provinces.


Ed1Stop: Log on to this portal to gain access to the following resources:

  • World Book Encyclopedia Online:  An online and frequently updated version of World Book Encyclopedia, with research tools, a biography center, multimedia, and much more. With our subscription you can access World Book Student, World Book Kids, and even World Book Encyclopedia in French and in Spanish!
  • Maps101: Maps101 provides access to easy to print maps, lesson plans, current events, atlases, quizzes, games, and more.
  • BrainPop and BrainPop Jr. – Flash animated movies illustrating Math, English, Science, Healthy, Technology, and Social Studies for K-12 users.
  • Streaming Video through Discovery Education and Learn360.



Other Helpful Resources:


Peninsula Library System : Search all the libraries on the peninsula in one easy click! (http://plsinfo.org)


NoodleTools : Create an MLA format bibliography easily, using the NoodleBib MLA Starter! (www.noodletools.com)


Oops, I Plagiarized : When to cite, how to cite, and tips for avoiding accidental plagiarism (quoting, summarizing, paraphrasing, working with friends, and note-taking) (http://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/col/bruinsuccess/03/01.cfm)


Yahoo! Kids : Explore the internet safely. (http://kids.yahoo.com)


Ask Kids : Ask Jeeves a questions, take a wildlife tour, explore the ocean or use study tools. (www.askkids.com)


Internet Public Library KidSpace : Kid friendly links on a variety of topics, including science fair project ideas! (www.ipl.org/div/kidspace)


Kids Reads : Reading lists, series books, classic titles, and the newest titles are all part of Kidsreads, alng with trivia games, contests, author interviews and more. (www.kidsreads.com)


RyhmeZone : What rhymes with “Carey”? Find out here! (www.rhymezone.com)


Fact Monster : Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects. (www.factmonster.com)


Scholastic News Online : kid news with games and quizzes, debate topics, and in-depth reports. (www2.scholastic.com/browse/scholasticNews.jsp)


National Geographic Kids : Features different people, animals, and places each month with facts, games, activities, and related links. (http://kids.nationalgeographic.com)


FreeRice : Give free rice to hungry people by playing games that increase your knowledge.  Topics include geography, foreign languages, math, english and art! (www.freerice.com)


LIFE Photo Archive : Search millions of photographs from the LIFE photo archive, stretching from the 1860’s to today. Most were never published and are now available for the first time through the joint work of LIFE and Google. (http://images.google.com/hosted/life)